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Hunter charged with federal crimes for allegedly leading illegal elephant hunts
DigitalVision/Thinkstock(DENVER) — A South African man is facing federal charges for his role in allegedly helping a Colorado hunter illegally kill endangered elephants in Zimbabwe and offering similar services to an undercover federal agent, according [Read More…]
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Texas woman accuses Border Patrol agent of demanding ID, stopping her for speaking Spanish
iStock/Thinkstock(EL PASO, Texas) — Two U.S. citizens were stopped and questioned last week by a Border Patrol agent in Havre, Montana, for speaking Spanish at a gas station, one of the women told ABC El [Read More…]
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Scratch-and-sniff stamps are coming to a post office near you
USPS(WASHINGTON) — Scratch-and-sniff stamps are coming to a post office near you, the United States Postal Service announced on Monday. With the warm summer weather moving in, Americans love to cool off with a refreshing [Read More…]
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Lawyer for alleged Santa Fe gunman looking into reports that suspect was bullied
ABCNews.com(SANTA FE, Texas) — The attorney for the teenage boy who allegedly opened fire at Santa Fe High School in Texas is looking into reports that the suspected gunman was bullied, he told ABC News. [Read More…]
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High soybean yields still attainable
An extension agronomist says high soybean yields are still attainable for Midwestern farmers just finishing corn planting. But, Seth Naeve at the University of Minnesota tells Brownfield the window for maximum yields has probably shut. [Read More…]
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MSCA director returns from Asia with broader trade perspective
The director of the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association has a broader perspective on marketing meat exports following a recent trade mission to Asia. Ashley Kohls was part of a U.S. Meat Export Federation trip to [Read More…]
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China trade news stops soybean selloff
An analyst says news that China and the U.S. are working to resolve trade issues comes at an opportune time for the soybean market. Naomi Blohm with Stewart-Peterson tells Brownfield the announcement by Chinese officials [Read More…]
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Algal blooms on the rise in US waterways
Toxic algal blooms continue to be a problem in Lake Erie and other US waterways, according to a new report from the Environmental Working Group. Craig Cox, a leader with the organization, says runoff from [Read More…]
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Ag economist: time will tell impact of hold on US/China tariffs
An ag economist with Purdue University says time will tell if China’s decision to put a hold on tariffs and buy more US goods will have a huge impact on the ag industry. Chris Hurt [Read More…]
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Ebola vaccination campaigns begin in Congo as many remain unfazed
iStock/Thinkstock(KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo) — As a vaccination campaign to prevent the spread of Ebola has started today in the Democratic Republic of Congo, most of the country is continuing with its daily lives, [Read More…]
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Supreme Court rules employers can block class action lawsuits in win for businesses
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — The Supreme Court ruled Monday that businesses can force employees to resolve disputes outside the court system, blocking potential class-action lawsuits in a victory for business interests. The case challenged provisions in employee [Read More…]
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Mnuchin: Trump not setting a deadline on NAFTA
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says President Trump does not have a firm deadline on ending the NAFTA renegotiations. Mnuchin says Trump is more concerned about getting a good deal. “The President is more determined to [Read More…]
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Next step on House farm bill is unclear
The next step for the House farm bill remains unclear after the unexpected defeat of the legislation on the floor on Friday. House leaders have not said when they will try to bring it up [Read More…]
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle smile next to beaming Prince George, Princess Charlotte in official wedding photos
Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images(WINDSOR, England) — Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s joy on their wedding day is captured in the official wedding photographs released today by Kensington Palace. Harry and Meghan, now the Duke and [Read More…]
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Mom’s disturbing post on moments daughter hid from gunman who opened fire amid taunts
Bob Levey/Getty Images(SANTA FE, Texas) — When Deedra Van Ness answered a call from her daughter, Isabelle, Friday morning, the teen whispered, “Mom, they are shooting up the school, I’m hiding in a closet. I [Read More…]
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A woman in the driver’s seat: Aston Martin’s 1st female president has a message for young girls
Robert Hradil/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Aston Martin’s Laura Schwab has a lot to talk about these days: the British luxury carmaker’s Second Century Plan. The company’s return to Formula One racing. Her 1-year-old daughter, Marie. [Read More…]
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Famed chef Mario Batali investigated for sexual assault by NYPD
George Rose/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Beleaguered chef Mario Batali is being investigated by the New York Police Department for sexual assault allegations raised in a “60 Minutes” report that aired Sunday. The NYPD told ABC [Read More…]
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U.S.-China trade tariffs on hold
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin confirms the U.S. and China have agreed to put proposed tariffs on hold. Beijing and Washington officials issued a statement Saturday saying China will significantly increase purchases of U.S. goods and [Read More…]
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Agribusiness faces change through blockchain technology
A report from CoBank says blockchain technology might create benefits for agribusiness with lower transaction costs, increased traceability, and potentially greater value creation across the supply chain. CoBank’s Tanner Ehmke tells Brownfield blockchain technology allows [Read More…]
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Manure pump accident kills Wisconsin farmer
An accident claimed the life of a Wisconsin farmer. 19-year-old Paul Kloos from Stratford died after the manure pump he was cleaning exploded Friday morning. Investigators are trying to determine what caused the explosion. Kloos [Read More…]